CAFE Updates
Mrs. Franke and Mrs. Canham's 5th Grade Class
April 2019
Academics
Reader's Workshop
We will start to dig into different text structures after spring break. We will be comparing and contrasting these text structures to be able to think more deeply about events, ideas, information and concepts presented.
Book Clubs will begin again in May.
Writer's Workshop
We will be working on poetry where students are engaged in hands on activities while learning how to analyze and compare poems! After poetry, we will start to work on writing a non-fiction digital book where students research their information.
Math
We are continuing to work with decimals. We are now into adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals. Then, we will be working on converting units of measurement starting with the metric system and then moving on to the customary units.
Science Project - May 7th
In 5th grade, students are assessed on the scientific method through completion of a science fair project. The students will be picking a problem/question that they will be trying to answer for their science fair project. The completion of a project is mandatory (for a science grade) but entering it into the science fair is completely optional. Click here if interested in entering it into the science fair. The beginning of this project (planning, PHEOC structure) will be done here at school. Then the actual experiment and data collection will need to be completed at home. A final product must be turned in by May 7th (PHEOC as a google presentation, poster, website, etc.) A calendar will be created for each of the students to fill out with your guidance to plan a timeline for completing this project. The students' calendars will be found in their Google Drive (science folder). Here is a link to what the calendar looks like. (This project was introduced to students on Wednesday)
Extras
Spring Concert/Musical
Students will perform May 17th at the Spring Sounds Concert at Cedar Creek Park.
Our "American Revolution" Musical will be our Spring Concert! The musical will be performed on June 4th at the CPAC in the afternoon (time will be announced soon).
Opportunity Day
Opportunity Day is on Friday. May 3rd.